Pages

Monday, June 12

Tutorial: Altered Double Display Card

I had an email from a lovely lady named Ann, who wanted to create a card based on a picture she found on the internet. After much fiddling, researching, measuring and many failed attempts, I think I finally managed to figure out the design, which to me, looks like an altered version of a double display card.

As you can see, it stands open beautifully making it perfect for those extra special occasions where you want your cards to be displayed for all to see. And believe it or not, it will still fold into a nice 6" x 4" card that fits perfectly into a standard envelope.

TEMPLATE

1. Begin with a horizontal piece of card stock measuring 12" x 6". For this particular card, I find it much easier to do the scoring before the cutting so I'm going to start there.

2. Following the template above, lay your card horizontally on your score board and start scoring 1" from the left hand side but just 1" down. Score again at the bottom, coming just 1" up.

3. Now score at 2" from the left hand side, all the way from the top to the bottom. Score again at 4", all the way from the top to the bottom.

4. Start scoring at 5" from the left hand side, starting at the top and coming down just 1". Score again from the bottom, coming just 1" up.

5. Now turn your card around 180 degrees so that the left hand side is on the right. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 so that you have the same score lines on both ends of the card stock. Refer to the template to make sure all your score lines are in the correct place.

6. Time to cut. Using a trimmer or craft knife, make a cut between the bottom of the first score line right through to the bottom of the fourth score line at 5". Your cut should be horizontal and measure 1" from the top edge. Refer to the template for correct placement.

7. Make the same cut at the bottom of the card, starting at the top of the first score line and ending at the top of the fourth score line.

8. Turn your card 180 degrees and repeat steps 6 and 7 so that you have the same cuts on both ends of your card.

9. Time to fold along all the score lines. Use the photograph below to determine the placement of valley folds and mountain folds. It doesn't matter if you fold the wrong way, just push the fold back in the other direction. Press all the creases firmly with a bone folder.

10. Cut two strips of matching card stock measuring 2" x 6". These will be adhered to either end of your card to make solid panels.

11. Decorate the two strips of card stock as desired. I used some white card and pretty patterned paper.

12. Use glue or double sided tape to adhere the strips to either end of the card, taking care to keep the adhesive only on the panel indicated below. If the adhesive is placed on any of the other sections of your card it will not open properly.

13. That's it, you've completed the base! Now all that's left is to decorate the centre keeping in mind that the card is designed to stand open and show off whatever is inside.

Hi Suze.The list is a "work in progress" so the links that don't go anywhere are tutorials I haven't done yet. I just keep updating the list as I find new folds. I'm trying to add at least one tutorial a month, which means it'll be a while until everything is done.Cheers,Beccy

Hallo Beccy, finally I made it. I have increased the height of 2 inches only.If you'd like to see my versions here it is my post http://aggiasbaria.blogspot.com/2017/07/gemelle-diverse.htmlthanks again for the tutorial.Nunzia

Hi Suze. The centre piece is actually part of the larger card base. If you have a good look at the template you can see that the shape is made by the cutting and folding that you do. The only additional pieces that are separate from the main section are the two strips that you adhere on each side.Cheers,Beccy

I love what you've created. I'm the slowest crafter I know. I'll try to follow directions. If I have a problem I hope you don't mind my asking questions? I'm wafting till after the holidays. I already have too much on my plate. Thank you so much for sharing!

About Me

I love spending time in my craft room designing and creating with paper, fabric, flowers, ribbons, paint... anything I can get my hands on really. I have tried many different arts and crafts and have a particular passion for papercrafts, decorative painting and ribbon embroidery. I love to share ideas and "how to's" with other keen crafters, which is the purpose of this blog. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy what I have to offer.

My Designers

Followers

Translate

Total Pageviews

Terms Of Use

Beccy’s Place images are protected by copyright and remain the sole property of Beccy Muir, all rights reserved. All images (free and purchased) are intended for personal use and must not be published (including online), redistributed, copied, swapped, resold, loaned or shared, without the express written permission of the artist. The exception to this restriction is the publication in magazines, social media, blogs, company websites, challenges, etc. of photos of your completed unique, hand-made craft projects.You are permitted to use Beccy’s Place images (free or purchased) on unique, hand-made craft projects forindividual sale. Black and white line drawings of Beccy’s Place images must not be offered for sale, including, but not limited to, card toppers, tags, cards and scrapbook pages.Beccy’s Place images must not be used to create logos, trademarks, patterns, tools, advertising material, commercial products or templates unless a special licensing agreement is negotiated with Beccy Muir.For instructors wishing to use Beccy’s Place images during “face-to-face” classes, or if you have any other questionsrelating to the use of Beccy’s Place designs please email me at beccysplace@bigpond.com.